Vivian Girolami

August 09, 1996

Vivian Girolami, 68, a former Chicago resident who became a community leader in her retirement years, died recently at her home in Ponce Inlet, Fla. The Ponce Inlet town hall was closed in tribute the day of Mrs. Girolami's funeral. Born and raised in South Bend, Ind., Mrs. Girolami moved to the West Side of Chicago after her marriage to Anthony Girolami. She was active in her husband's political campaigns and career, as he moved from a term as 28th Ward alderman to more than 25 years as clerk of Cook County's Probate Court. She was also involved in the American Legion and West Side community groups. After she and her husband moved to Ponce Inlet in 1986, she became more active in the community, serving as president of the Ponce Inlet Community Center and the Ponce Inlet Women's Club. She also was a member of the Ponce Inlet Art Guild and Epiphany Catholic Church. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Girolami is survived by a daughter, Carol Hollander; and a brother. Memorial services will be held in South Bend this fall.